TRIBUTE EPISODE: Taylor Hawkins of the Foo Fighters (1972-2022)

In today's episode I look back on the life and career of the Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins who recently passed away.  I also give my thoughts and opinions on his death, mental health and substance abuse. 

00:00 - Intro
00:55 - Early Life 
02:18 - First Big Gig- Sass Jordan 
03:08 - Steve Perry of Journey to Alanis Morrisette 
04:12 - Meeting Dave Grohl & Joining Foo Fighters 
05:32 - Meeting Axl Rose & Grohl's Standards 
06:11 - Dave Grohl's Loyalty to Hawkins 
06:28 - Side Projects 
06:52 - Meeting & Playing with Heroes
07:40 - Taylor's Infectious Energy 
08:37 - Lowpoints & Emptiness 
10:05 - First Drug Overdose 
11:22 - Second O.D. , Death & Legacy 
12:40 - My Thoughts & What We Can Do 

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